It was listed by Gatsby Jewellery Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1920s.
All these stones are immaculate: colourless and internally clean. Three old cut sapphires are dotted around the flower, with the central bud comprised of one approximate 0.85 carat round stone and five 0.15 carat step cuts. All sapphires are cornflower blue, natural and unheated. One of the most spectacular pieces we've ever had.
Cut - Old cut diamonds, with the stem made up of baguette cuts. There are four round old cut sapphires and five square step cut sapphires
Colour - Diamonds are totally colourless; E-F.
Clarity - All stones are VS .
Carat - Total approximate diamond weight of 4.50 carat. Estimated total sapphire weight is 2.60 carat
Circa - 1920.
Condition - There looks to have been some repair work on the pins, but the main body of the piece - the part that counts! - is perfect.
Measurements - From the bottom of the stem to the top of the flower is 6cm. Pendant is 3.1mm at the widest point.
Metal - Platinum. Tested.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this piece to the 1920s.
Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.
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Art Deco 4.50 Carat Diamond & 2.60 Carat Sapphire Flower Brooch, Circa 1920
